Moroccan Preserved Lemons

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Low Fod Map
Health score
5%
Moroccan Preserved Lemons
10 min.
4
82kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine with this simple yet transformative recipe for preserved lemons. These tangy, salty gems are a staple in Moroccan cooking, adding a unique depth of flavor to a variety of dishes. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a curious home cook, making your own preserved lemons is an easy and rewarding process that requires just a few ingredients and minimal time.

Imagine the bright, zesty aroma of fresh lemons filling your kitchen as you prepare this delightful condiment. With just 10 minutes of hands-on time, you can create a versatile ingredient that will elevate your meals for months to come. Preserved lemons are not only vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free, but they also fit perfectly into a low FODMAP diet, making them accessible for a wide range of dietary preferences.

Once fermented, these lemons develop a complex flavor profile that can enhance salads, tagines, and even dips. Their briny essence adds a burst of brightness to savory dishes, making them a must-have in your culinary repertoire. Plus, with a shelf life of one to two years, you can enjoy the taste of summer all year round. So grab your lemons, some unrefined sea salt, and a canning jar, and embark on a flavorful journey that will transport your taste buds straight to Morocco!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 pounds lemons (preferably Meyer lemons)
  • 0.3 cup unrefined sea salt 

Equipment

  • wooden spoon
  • canning jar

Directions

  1. Trim the ends off lemons, taking care not tocut into the flesh, then slice the lemons as if to quarter them - keeping the base of the lemon intact.
  2. Sprinkle the interior of the lemons with unrefined sea salt then layer in your mason jar, crock or fermentation device.
  3. Sprinkle with unrefined sea salt then mash with a wooden spoon or dowel until the rinds of the lemon begin to soften and the lemons release their juice which should combine with the salt to create a brine conducive to the proliferation of beneficial bacteria.Continue mashing, salting and mashing untilyour lemons fill the jar and rest below thelevel of the brine.Ferment at room temperature for three to four weeks. Lemons can be kept for one to two years.

Nutrition Facts

Calories82kcal
Protein9.91%
Fat6.08%
Carbs84.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.38
Glycemic Load
4.71
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
9.797391279884%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
60.55mg
Hesperetin
79.1mg
Naringenin
1.56mg
Luteolin
5.39mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
1.42mg
Quercetin
3.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:82.21kcal
4.11%
Fat:0.85g
1.31%
Saturated Fat:0.11g
0.69%
Carbohydrates:26.42g
8.81%
Net Carbohydrates:18.48g
6.72%
Sugar:7.09g
7.87%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:7079mg
307.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.12g
6.24%
Vitamin C:150.25mg
182.12%
Fiber:7.94g
31.75%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.34%
Potassium:392.68mg
11.22%
Iron:1.76mg
9.78%
Calcium:78.09mg
7.81%
Folate:31.18µg
7.8%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.56%
Magnesium:22.86mg
5.72%
Copper:0.11mg
5.52%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.39%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.16%
Phosphorus:45.36mg
4.54%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.34%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.83%
Selenium:1.15µg
1.65%
Vitamin B3:0.28mg
1.42%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.26%
Vitamin A:62.37IU
1.25%